Well, my labs came back normal so the liver looks like it is working ok. Still seeing the yellow tinted vision. Doc told me to stop the Mepron but switch to the Malarone. I didnt realize during our...
thanks Summer3. I did have labs taken last week but have not heard results yet - see the doc on Tues but hopefully he would have called me earlier if the results looked off and I needed to stop the...
I'm treating Babesia with Mepron, Azithro, and Artemisinin. After a month, I've noticed a very slight yellowish tint in my vision at times. Very subtle and more noticeable under certain types of...
Sorry you're feeling so badly. Enable your email in your profile so that folks can send you info on Lyme docs in your area. A few suggestions: - Make sure to be tested for all possible co-infections...
Well fortunately results came back from biopsy - benign. Thank God. Have to get ultrasound every year or so to watch if it is growing. Still think something is not totally right with thyroid so will...
I've seen that Buhner recommends herb cryptolepis (as alternative to artemesia) to treat babesia. 1tsp 3x daily of the tincture for 10-14 days for babesia. He says "normally Babesia should not need...
thanks Flowergal....
I've been on Mepron, Zithro and Artemisinin for about 3 weeks- hard to tell if there is improvement. Some good days some bad but I was hoping for more impact. I read comment from Dr Schaller that his...
I am on SSRI (lexapro) for anxiety mostly. Seems to be working and no real side effects. I haven't heard of Viibryd but seems to be another SSRI so should work in similar manner. These type of drugs...
I've been told that it is a common symptom of Babesia. Have you been tested for this? I would suggest the Igenex test (FISH) as some of the other lab tests are not as accurate. Good luck....
Thanks for replies. Surprised your doc won't touch nodule until 10 cm - that's nearly 4 inches. Here is the reading from my ultrasound: "within the right lobe, there is a well-defined, complex,...
Well radiologist report shows 3 nodules on thyroid, the largest is 3cm and the one likely causing some of the neck discomfort. Dr didn't provide other specifics. Referred to ENT who will likely want...
Thanks for response. Not sure if they tested for antibodies - is the test called something else? Is this a test for Graves? I finally got used to all the Lyme testing / treatments and now its back to...
Had ultrasound yesterday and tech mentioned presence of nodules. I need to wait for radiologist report but has anyone experienced thyroid nodules during their lyme treatment? Wondering it there is a...
Hi- I'm new to the Thyroid board (been posting on Lyme board for some weeks). Was hoping some of the experienced folks here could help give me some perspective. My thyroid blood tests have all been...
thanks for the feedback Summer and Achievinggrace....
Been having intermittent neck pain (front near windpipe) and trying to figure out if it is babesia or the meds / herx (on mepron, azithro, artemisinin) or something totally unrelated. Anyone with...
After multiple negative tests for co-infections over the past year, the Igenex FSH test for Babesia came back positive this time. Another example of why you have to use the best labs like Igenex. As...
Borderlyme- Which herbs did you find most helpful for your anxiety and bart symptoms? Thanks...
I hear ya Pete. Lack of sleep is tough, which makes the anxiety worse, which makes the fatigue worse and all other symptoms. I found melatonin (start low and move up) is helpful to at least fall...
Please be careful. "Waitful watching" may cause you much suffering and costs down the road. I would also take a couple of photos of the rash so you can show them to other doctors after it is gone....
Welcome. If I were in your shoes, I would do the following: 1) Call the Dr office and ask someone to explain what exactly the diagnosis was (is he treating for lyme or something else). 2) If...
Could be co-infections causing the symptoms. In my case I noticed the bullseye rash early and once I started the antibiotics it resolved in few days. A co-infection might not respond to the Doxy. Or...
Summer - So sorry to hear your Dr visit went so badly. I don't understand his comment about the Igenix results being worthless - does he not believe they are valid or that the results themselves do...
Yes, seek another LLMD opinion. I'm surprised that he would stop with symptoms still remaining. Did he give you his reasons (other than the risks of longer term antibiotics?). You have the advantage...
Excerpt from another docs (James Schaller) long Bartonella checklist: 28. Skin findings showing increased blood vessels of any size 29. Skin findings showing increased tissue formation that is...
CWR311- I have the same question. Is Lyme stirring up the anxiety in my case (I know it can, but is it) or is the anxiety a separate issue to deal with? I'm running in circles, too. Psychologist gave...
Thanks for the response. Just looks like the skin is thinner and I've never had this before. One more mystery in my health situation....
Don't know if this is related to lyme or co-infections, but in my shoulders, arms, and chest I have more noticeable blue veins over the past month. Never had that before where you can see them so...
Anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, difficulty concentrating at times - my current Big Four problems. Even minor things now seem like a big effort. Just going to the food store today seemed so hard for some...
HI- Thanks for the reply. Hard because my gut tells me lyme is the root of my symptoms but when other docs keep telling you it is anxiety, you don't know who to believe. So I treat the anxiety...
Thanks for the reply. Yes I will continue to treat the Lyme. Don't know if it warrants the iv meds yet but perhaps as I'm noticing more difficulty concentrating (which could just be the lack of sleep...
Yes, I'm in NJ actually. I'll send you an email on the details. Thanks for your reply - I probably have not been as aggressive with some of the herbs as Buhner book suggests....
I've had a few painless swollen lymph nodes in neck for past several months. ENT is not concerned that they are malignant but has suggested (as an "outside the box" measure) that maybe taking biopsy...
Thanks for reply Georgia. I'll have to look into that. I take CoQ10, probiotic, B complex and Magnesium daily supplements. Is there a blood / saliva test that my doctor could do to explore this...
Thanks for the help WWJD20!...
Primary symptoms are general anxiety, insomnia, fatigue. Don't know if they are herx or just symptoms, or reactions to other meds. So frustrating. What herbs are you taking? I'm doing Japanese...
Can someone kindly send me Dr. R's contact info as well. Thanks!...
I've been on his core protocol for 3 months and still not seeing improvement. Any success stories from following this? My LLMD said to stay with it, which I will. Just would like to see some progress...
Going to start taking Chlorella to help in the detox. Any suggestions on when to take (how far away from abx and other meds, w food etc.)? Thanks...
Ok, had lyme initially in June 2010 - bullseye rash, flu-like etc. Given antibiotics for 3 weeks, felt great, everything seemed ok. Then late 2011 some symptoms reappeared (anxiety, fatigue, insomnia...